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Flu's Return Will Shape The Pandemic's Impact In Coming Months
Charting the course of the pandemic during the coming months is likely to involve a more traditional winter nuisance: the flu. As countries lift restrictions and colder temperatures set in, influenza will probably start circulating again.
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COVID-19 And Flu: This Flu Season, Be Prepared Rather Than Being Worried, Suggest Experts
As the flu season approaches, know the precautions you need to take for preventing COVID-19 and influenza. Dr Sylvie Briand from WHO weighs in on the topic.
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Dispelling Deadly Myths About Getting A Flu Shot
Despite years of consistent messages from health-care providers about the dangers of the flu and the protective power (and safety) of the flu shot, many people still hold false beliefs about both.
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Flu Can Be A Killer, But Some Refuse To Take A Shot
One of the biggest reasons people give for not getting the flu vaccine is that they don't think it's necessary.
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People With Egg Allergies Can Get A Flu Shot Safely Too: 4 Foods To Load Up On This Flu Season
Until now those with egg allergies were recommended to go for egg-free flu vaccination options or take special precautions.
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H1N1 Claims 57 Lives In Kerala: Man-Made Disaster?
The number of deaths due to swine flu has shot up in Kerala because of the unpreparedness of city's medical centers to handle patients infected with the H1N1 virus.
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Universal Flu Vaccine Comes A Step Closer
In a major advance towards a universal flu jab which would protect people against all strains of the virus, researchers have developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza in mouse models.
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High Dose Influenza Shots More Effective in Older People
Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly during the influenza season, new research has found.
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Bird flu vaccine now? More than a shot in the dark
As scientists delve deeper into H5N1 avian influenza, they have discovered it is only three steps way from mutating into a potentially lethal human pandemic form.
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Two flu shots needed to protect children
Kids given two doses of the influenza vaccine are less likely to contract flu, pneumonia and influenza-like illnesses, but one dose does not appear to help.
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Flu's Return Will Shape The Pandemic's Impact In Coming Months
Charting the course of the pandemic during the coming months is likely to involve a more traditional winter nuisance: the flu. As countries lift restrictions and colder temperatures set in, influenza will probably start circulating again.
-
COVID-19 And Flu: This Flu Season, Be Prepared Rather Than Being Worried, Suggest Experts
As the flu season approaches, know the precautions you need to take for preventing COVID-19 and influenza. Dr Sylvie Briand from WHO weighs in on the topic.
-
Dispelling Deadly Myths About Getting A Flu Shot
Despite years of consistent messages from health-care providers about the dangers of the flu and the protective power (and safety) of the flu shot, many people still hold false beliefs about both.
-
Flu Can Be A Killer, But Some Refuse To Take A Shot
One of the biggest reasons people give for not getting the flu vaccine is that they don't think it's necessary.
-
People With Egg Allergies Can Get A Flu Shot Safely Too: 4 Foods To Load Up On This Flu Season
Until now those with egg allergies were recommended to go for egg-free flu vaccination options or take special precautions.
-
H1N1 Claims 57 Lives In Kerala: Man-Made Disaster?
The number of deaths due to swine flu has shot up in Kerala because of the unpreparedness of city's medical centers to handle patients infected with the H1N1 virus.
-
Universal Flu Vaccine Comes A Step Closer
In a major advance towards a universal flu jab which would protect people against all strains of the virus, researchers have developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza in mouse models.
-
High Dose Influenza Shots More Effective in Older People
Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly during the influenza season, new research has found.
-
Bird flu vaccine now? More than a shot in the dark
As scientists delve deeper into H5N1 avian influenza, they have discovered it is only three steps way from mutating into a potentially lethal human pandemic form.
-
Two flu shots needed to protect children
Kids given two doses of the influenza vaccine are less likely to contract flu, pneumonia and influenza-like illnesses, but one dose does not appear to help.
